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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/28/cadillac-developing-soft-top-convertible-to-fit-between-ats-and/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/28/cadillac-developing-soft-top-convertible-to-fit-between-ats-and/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/28/cadillac-developing-soft-top-convertible-to-fit-between-ats-and/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Rumormill, Cadillac, Convertible, LuxuryCadillac may be having thoughts of jumping back into the convertible game. Recent history hasn't been kind to drop heads with a Wreath and Crest in the grille, but rumors kicking up on the web say that the automaker is planning to unveil a new convertible based on the company's Alpha platform.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alpha PlatformAlphaPlatformCadillacCadillac ATScadillac ctsCadillac HybridCadillac PHEVCadillac XTSCadillacHybridCadillacPhevgmspy photosspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyShotsTue, 22 Jun 2010 17:19:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21035840/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/22/spy-shots-cadillac-ats-hits-the-test-track/21035840/article-detail.xml21035840http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F06%2Fats630.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F06%2Fats630.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/15/report-cadillac-gets-green-light-for-smaller-rwd-sedan/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/15/report-cadillac-gets-green-light-for-smaller-rwd-sedan/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/15/report-cadillac-gets-green-light-for-smaller-rwd-sedan/#commentsFiled under: Rumormill, Cadillac, Convertible, Coupe, SedanDespite being priced to compete with the smaller BMW 3 Series sedan, the Cadillac CTS is as large as the German marque's 5 Series. Similarly, the STS competes with the 5 Series in pricing but matches the top-level 7 Series in size. Rumors of a smaller Caddy to zig alongside the benchmark 3 Series in size have been running rampant for over a year and now we hear the sedan may have finally been green-lighted. Expect the new entry-level Cadillac to be built atop GM's upcoming rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform. We have had nothing but good things to say about the latest Cadillac CTS, so we naturally have high hopes for the new, smaller Caddy sedan, which could also sprout a coupe and a convertible. To this point, GM has never quite hit the sweet spot with the premium division's smallest offering in Europe, the Saab 9-3-based BLS, and we are anxious to see how the new Alpha Dog can compete. Thanks for the tip, Rob!

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alpha platformAlphaPlatformcadillaccadillac blscadillac ctsCadillacBlsgm alphaGmAlphaMon, 15 Sep 2008 16:28:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21050540/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/09/15/report-cadillac-gets-green-light-for-smaller-rwd-sedan/21050540/article-detail.xml21050540http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F09%2F112_0811_01zalpha_cadillacillustration_opt.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F09%2F112_0811_01zalpha_cadillacillustration_opt.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/alpha-rwd-platform-set-to-invade-gm-lineup/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/alpha-rwd-platform-set-to-invade-gm-lineup/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/alpha-rwd-platform-set-to-invade-gm-lineup/#commentsFiled under: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, SedanCiting suppliers and loose-lipped employees of General Motors as its source, Inside Line has learned that the rear-wheel drive Alpha platform will be making a big splash in the automaker's product portfolio soon. The Alpha will reportedly underpin a successor to the Pontiac G6 set to arrive in late 2010. Such a vehicle would do much to enhance Pontiac's unsubstaniated claim to build excitement, and would also augment the upcoming Zeta-based, rear-wheel-drive G8 sedan nicely. After that, the Alpha will take up residence beneath the next-generation Cadillac BLS sedan that's currently sold only in Europe. Once it makes the switch, IL expects the BLS to cross the Atlantic and slot in below the CTS in Cadillac's North American lineup. Next up would be a new rear-wheel-drive Alpha-based sedan for Saturn that would be positioned below the front-wheel drive Aura and above the Astra.